What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher/Assistant Teacher position at Wonderful Virginia Academy?
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood development and a commitment to fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children. This role involves implementing engaging curriculum activities that promote literacy, math, physical education, and social-emotional skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that align with preschool curriculum standards.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages children’s curiosity and creativity.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's education.
- Monitor and assess children's progress in various developmental areas, including literacy, math, and physical education.
- Create engaging learning experiences that incorporate play-based learning strategies.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment that promotes health and well-being.
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and share best practices for teaching methodologies.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and stay current with early childhood education trends.
Experience
- Proven experience working with preschool-aged children in daycare or educational settings is preferred.
- Strong understanding of childhood development principles and Montessori teaching methods is desirable.
- Familiarity with literacy education, math concepts, and physical education activities for young learners.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and fellow educators.
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
Join us in shaping the future of our youngest learners through innovative teaching practices and a commitment to their growth!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17